Pain Management Course

Course Description

This program involves the skills and knowledge required to administer restricted analgesics to provide pain management as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. It includes identifying the need for analgesia; accessing, preparing and administering restricted pain relief such as analgesics and aspirin according to medically endorsed protocols; performing casualty handovers and completing analgesic use requirements.

Unit of Competency

• PUAEME005 Provide pain management

Course Outline

• Work, Health and Safety (WHS)
• Medical protocols
• Accessing and storing analgesic drugs
• Administering analgesic drugs
• Casualty management and assessing vital signs
  
• Record keeping
  
• Casualty handover

Mode of Delivery

This course will be delivered via face to face at one of our leading facilities.

We can deliver this course at your location (click “Get a Quote” to find out more).

Duration*

This course is scheduled for:

4 hours of face-to-face learning and assessment

Pre-Requisite and Entry Requirements

Students must hold certification for the following units of competency for enrolment into this course and must supply their credential at the time of enrolment:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Students holding a previous certification for the units of competency and are seeking recognition must supply their credential at the time of enrolment.

Students must have language, literacy and numeracy skills (LLN) to interpret and apply relevant information to commence learning in this program. An LLN assessment may be conducted upon receipt of enrolment application to ensure each student has the appropriate level of skills required to undertake this course.

Note: This program can be contextualised to include the pre-requisite units as required.

Certification

Students who successfully complete this course and demonstrate competence will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment under the Australian Qualifications Framework. The certification will be issued by Risk Response and Rescue (RTO 90774).

Cost

• $295 per person for public courses
• For group bookings please click “Get a Quote” to find out more or Contact Us.

Course Inclusions

All course materials, handouts and personal protective equipment will be provided.

Student Requirements

Students must wear appropriate clothing and footwear when attending face-to-face sessions.

Refer to the Participant Information Handbook for information about our policies and procedures.

Additional Information

This program can be contextualised to include the pre-requisite units as required. Contact Us to find out more.

*Learning and assessment hours will vary depending on your existing skills, underpinning knowledge and prior experience and your commitment to your learning and practical application of activities.